Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRubamba RestaurantTacos Gringos With Ground Beef Recipe

Tacos Gringos With Ground Beef Recipe

Inspired by Rubamba Restaurant
Time30m
Serves3

Three crispy tacos, seasoned ground beef, lettuce, monterey cheese + pico de gallo.

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Ingredients

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Taco Shells

Ground Beef Filling

Method

Preparing Taco Shells

  1. 1

    Heat the Taco Shells

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange the taco shells on a baking sheet and heat in the oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are crispy and warm.

Cooking Ground Beef

  1. 2

    Sauté the Aromatics

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.

  2. 3

    Brown the Ground Beef

    Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, stirring often, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.

  3. 4

    Season the Beef

    Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Assembling Tacos

  1. 5

    Fill the Taco Shells

    Remove the taco shells from the oven. Spoon the seasoned ground beef mixture into each taco shell, filling them generously.

  2. 6

    Add Toppings

    Top each taco with shredded lettuce, a generous amount of Monterey cheese, and a scoop of pico de gallo.

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